Deadline: Sat, 08/10/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Mississippi State University (MSU) Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Mississippi Location Detail: Coastal Research and Extension Center, Biloxi, MS Job Description: Mississippi State University (MSU) is seeking a Post-doctoral Research Associate to be located at the Coastal Research and Extension Center (http://coastal.msstate.edu/; CREC) in Biloxi, MS along the beautiful coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Outstanding candidates with an excellent academic record and research interest/expertise in Avian Ecology & Conservation, Wildlife Ecology & Conservation, Avian/Wildlife Socio-economics, and/or Applied Quantitative Ecology are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will actively work with researchers, land managers, and the public, including the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station and CREC scientists, Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Aquaculture faculty, Federal (i.e., U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, etc.), State (i.e., Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, etc.), non-government organizations (i.e., Delta Audubon, Wildlife Mississippi, etc.) and academic partners to develop and conduct extramurally-funded applied avian conservation research across Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico region. The associate will participate in state and region-wide conservation conferences and workshops to identify applied research needs based on stakeholder objectives. The associate will also develop proposals and solicit extramural funding to address stakeholder priorities. In addition, the post-doctoral researcher will work closely with MAFES/CREC scientists, staff, and graduate students to build-out existing research and education programs to address a broader range of avian conservation issues across the Gulf of Mexico. Qualifications: Applicants are required to: Hold a Ph.D. degree in Avian Ecology, Wildlife Ecology, Conservation Biology, Quantitative Ecology or a closely related field Have a demonstrated familiarity with ecological and wildlife conservation principles. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in avian ecology and conservation research and a demonstrated success working closely with management agencies on applied questions in avian/wildlife conservation issues. Further, the successful candidate will have expertise and experience with quantitative approaches to data analysis, expertise in programming in R, and the application of conservation decision making to natural resource management. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, fit well into a multidisciplinary team environment, exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, and have demonstrated an ability to publish in peer-reviewed literature. Miscellaneous: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population. What do I do if I need an accommodation? In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired. Salary: $55,000-65,000 (plus benefits) How to Apply: This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment renewable for up to two years, with an annual salary of $55,000-65,000 (plus benefits). Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should apply online at https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/job/507207/postdoctoral-associate-l-p-s or by searching PARF #507207 at www.jobs.msstate.edu (search by PARF #493991) by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, and copies of all academic transcripts. Three letters of recommendation are also required and must be sent separately by your references (have subject line of email read CAEL Post-Doc)to: Dr. Mark S. Woodrey, Mississippi State University – Coastal Research and Extension Center, 1815 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS 30532 or to mark.woodrey@msstate.edu. Mississippi State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
